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'''Pallone''' ([[Italian language|Italian]] for an inflated ball, similar to the word ''[[balloon]]'') is the name of several traditional [[ball games]], played in |
'''Pallone''' ([[Italian language|Italian]] for an inflated ball, similar to the word ''[[balloon]]'') is the name of several traditional [[ball games]], played in various regions of [[Italy]], with minimal differences in regulations. |
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===Pallone col bracciale=== |
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[[File:Agostinellibimbo.jpg|thumb|300px|Pallone col bracciale team, middle XIX century]] |
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Pallone col bracciale or simply ''bracciale'' was particularly popular throughout [[historical states of Italy]] and it was considered the most popular sport of ancient Italian national sports since the [[16th century]] and its first official regulations invented by Antonio Scaino from [[Salò]] date back to 1555. This sport and his champions were described by [[Johann Wolfgang von Goethe]], [[Karl Philipp Moritz]], [[Christian Joseph Jagemann]], [[Richard Colt Hoare]], [[Jacob Burckhardt]], [[William Wetmore Story]], [[Giacomo Leopardi]], [[Edmondo de Amicis]], [[Giuseppe Baretti]], [[Antonio Francesco Grazzini]], [[Ottavio Rinuccini]], [[Gabriello Chiabrera]], [[Tommaso Grossi]], [[Giuseppe Gioachino Belli]]. Bracciale was played also in [[France]], [[Germany]], [[Austria]], [[England]], [[Netherlands]] and famous Italian champions organized tournaments in [[USA]], [[Argentina]], [[Egypt]]. ''[[Where Angels Fear to Tread]]'' (1991) includes a brief film depiction of this game. |
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'''Pallone col bracciale''' was particularly popular throughout northern and central Italy in the [[18th century]] and [[19th century]]; its first official regulations date back to [[1555]]. |
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⚫ | Balls are struck back and forth with a wooden cylinder, called a ''bracciale'', worn over the forearm |
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⚫ | Balls are struck back and forth with a wooden cylinder, called a ''bracciale'', worn over the forearm. If carelessly played, a broken arm can result. Originally the balls were inflated, but now hard rubber balls are used. Scoring is by fifteens, as in tennis. A notable feature is that the ball is put into play by a designated server, who otherwise is not part of the game. The receivers can reject serves at will. Pallone is played on courts marked out on town streets. ''[[Where Angels Fear to Tread]]'' (1991) includes a brief film depiction of this game. |
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Four kinds of pallone are now played: |
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*it is played in particular sports venue called [[sphaeristerium]], or in [[Italian language]] sferisterio, 80 metres long and 18 metres wise with a lateral wall which is 20 metres high and permits the rebound of the ball. In this version each team has 3 players: ''battitore'', ''spalla'' and ''terzino'' |
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*it is played in an open playing field without lateral walls. In this version each team has 4 players: ''battitore'', ''spalla'' and 2 ''terzino'' |
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*it is played by 2 players versus other 2 players with a [[net (device)]] in central position of court |
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*it is played by 1 solo player versus other 1 solo player with a net in central position of court. |
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'''Pallone elastico''' or '''pallapugno''' is a similar game played in [[Piedmont]] and [[Liguria]] with a bandaged fist. Scoring is also by fifteens, but in this version a second bounce can result in a "chase" rather than an outright point, similar to [[real tennis]]. |
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A pallone player is called ''pallonista''. Celebrated former professional champions include: |
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*[[Cintio Venantio]] |
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*[[Pietro Marinoni]] |
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*[[Carlo Didimi]] |
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*[[Dante Ulivi]] |
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*[[Augusto Frullani]] |
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*[[Giuseppe Barni]] |
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*[[Antonio Malucelli]] |
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*[[Ercole Sansoni]] |
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*[[Domenico Marini]] |
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*[[Angelo Pacini]] |
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*[[Antonio Dirani]] |
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*[[Bruno Banchini]] |
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*[[Giovanni Ziotti]] |
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*[[Giovanni Martini (bracciale player)]] |
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*[[Giuseppe Banchini]] |
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*[[Giuseppe Lotti]] |
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*[[Giovanni Bastianello]] |
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*[[Angelo Donati (bracciale player)]] |
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*[[Luigi Donati]] |
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*[[Angelo Martini]] |
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*[[Gianni Foscaro]] |
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*[[Lorenzo Amati]] |
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*[[Domenico Bossotto]] |
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*[[Antonio Agostinelli]] |
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*[[Lorenzo Nidiaci]] |
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*[[Francesco Zappi]] |
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*[[Filippo Gallina]] |
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*[[Gianni Perugini]] |
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*[[Giuseppe Filippa]] |
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*[[Tullio Rotatori]] |
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*[[Rodolfo Sorcinelli]] |
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*[[Orlando Rondini]] |
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*[[Franco Silimbani]] |
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These sports are generally played in particular sports venues called [[sphaeristerium|sphaeristeria]] (in Italian, ''sferisteri''). |
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===Pallapugno=== |
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Pallapugno or former ''pallone elastico'' is a game originally played in [[Piedmont]] and [[Liguria]] with a bandaged fist. This sport and its champions were described by [[Cesare Pavese]], [[Beppe Fenoglio]], [[Giovanni Arpino]]. In second half of [[20 century]] a championship was organized in [[California]] and they played during various years. Professional Italian pallapugno league is top level of competitions: in [[2008]] 10 teams competed.<ref>[http://www.fipap.it/images/stories/ris_campionati_IT/Pallapugno-serieA/2008/serie__a_squadre_2008.pdf List of professional teams]</ref> |
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Amongst kids '''giocare a pallone''' is the common phrase for "playing football". |
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Each team has 4 players. The court, or Sferisterio, is 90 metres long and 18 metres wide; the rubber ball has a diameter of 10½ centimetres and weighs 190 grams. Scoring is also by fifteens and tens in every game, but a second bounce can result in a "chase" rather than an outright point, similar to [[real tennis]]; the team which wins 11 games is the winner of the match. |
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[[Image:Pallone pallapugno.JPG|thumb|right|rubber ball of pallapugno]] |
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Celebrated former professional champions include: |
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*[[Riccardo Fuseri]] |
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*[[Pierino Bonsignore]] |
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*[[Maggiorino Bistolfi]] |
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*[[Raffaele Ricca]] |
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*[[Paolo Rossi (pallapugno player)]] |
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*[[Augusto Manzo]] |
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*[[Franco Balestra]] |
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*[[Piero Alemanni]] |
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*[[Aurelio Defilippi]] |
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*[[Donato Feliciano]] |
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*[[Guido Galliano]] |
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*[[Felice Bertola]] |
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*[[Massimo Berruti]] |
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===Pallapugno leggera=== |
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Pallapugno leggera is played in a court the same size of a [[volleyball]] court, but without a net. Each team has 4 players with 2 reserve players. A match consists of one set or three sets. This game is played in all Italian 20 regions and they dispute regular championship. |
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===Pantalera=== |
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Pantalera or ''pallapugno alla pantalera'' is generally played on urban streets. The first action of every match consists of playing the ball onto a roof called the ''pantalera'' in [[Piedmontese language]]. Other rules are the same as pallapugno. |
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===Hit ball=== |
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This form was invented by Italian [[physical education]] teacher [[Luigi Gigante]] in [[1986]] and in [[1992]] started a regular championship. Each team has 5 players and there are 2 goals at ends of court. |
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===Pallonetto=== |
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Pallonetto or ''pallonetto ligure al lungo'' is generally played on urban streets with [[tennis ball]]s without covering [[felt]]. The playing field is long, between 60 and 90 metres, with a width of 18 metres, with or without a lateral wall. Players strike the ball using one bandaged hand in these version: |
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*1 player versus 1 player |
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*2 players versus 2 players |
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*3 players versus 3 players. |
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Whoever wins 5 games is the winner of the match; other rules are the same of pallapugno. Other versions of this game are: |
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*pallonetto al corto |
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*pallonetto ai tetti |
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*pallonetto of [[Chiusavecchia]] |
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*baletta |
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*ciappetta |
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{{Commons|Pallone}} |
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* [http://www.palloneelastico.it Italian Pallone Elastico Federation] |
* [http://www.palloneelastico.it Italian Pallone Elastico Federation] |
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* [http://www.aigipe.it Italian Union of Pallone Elastico Players] |
* [http://www.aigipe.it Italian Union of Pallone Elastico Players] |
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* [http://www.turismo.treia.sinp.net/images/Braccial.jpg Photo of ancient woody bracciale and hide ball] |
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==Video== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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* Morgan, Roger (1989). "European Derivatives of Tennis" in ''The Royal Game'', L. St J. Butler & P. J. Wordie, ed. Stirling: [[Falkland Palace Royal Tennis Club|Falkland Palace Real Tennis Club]]. ISBN 0-9514622-0-2 or ISBN 0-9514622-1-0. |
* Morgan, Roger (1989). "European Derivatives of Tennis" in ''The Royal Game'', L. St J. Butler & P. J. Wordie, ed. Stirling: [[Falkland Palace Royal Tennis Club|Falkland Palace Real Tennis Club]]. ISBN 0-9514622-0-2 or ISBN 0-9514622-1-0. |
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Revision as of 20:41, 16 November 2009
Pallone (Italian for an inflated ball, similar to the word balloon) is the name of several traditional ball games, played in various regions of Italy, with minimal differences in regulations.
Games
Pallone col bracciale was particularly popular throughout northern and central Italy in the 18th century and 19th century; its first official regulations date back to 1555.
Balls are struck back and forth with a wooden cylinder, called a bracciale, worn over the forearm. If carelessly played, a broken arm can result. Originally the balls were inflated, but now hard rubber balls are used. Scoring is by fifteens, as in tennis. A notable feature is that the ball is put into play by a designated server, who otherwise is not part of the game. The receivers can reject serves at will. Pallone is played on courts marked out on town streets. Where Angels Fear to Tread (1991) includes a brief film depiction of this game.
Pallone elastico or pallapugno is a similar game played in Piedmont and Liguria with a bandaged fist. Scoring is also by fifteens, but in this version a second bounce can result in a "chase" rather than an outright point, similar to real tennis.
These sports are generally played in particular sports venues called sphaeristeria (in Italian, sferisteri).
Amongst kids giocare a pallone is the common phrase for "playing football".
See also
- Italian variants
- Similar ball games
External links
- Italian Pallone Elastico Federation
- Italian Union of Pallone Elastico Players
- Videos: Pallapugno match
References
- Morgan, Roger (1989). "European Derivatives of Tennis" in The Royal Game, L. St J. Butler & P. J. Wordie, ed. Stirling: Falkland Palace Real Tennis Club. ISBN 0-9514622-0-2 or ISBN 0-9514622-1-0.
- McNicoll, Kathryn (2005). Real Tennis, pp. 21-22. Buckinghamshire: Shire Publications. ISBN 0-7478-0610-1.
- Whitman, Malcolm D. (1932). Tennis: Origins and Mysteries, p. 85. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications (2004 reprint). ISBN 0-486-43357-9.